surface level
ˈsɜːrfɪs ˈlɛvəl
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Definition of surface level - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
superficialityUSsuperficial or not deepUS
  • Her surface level understanding of the topic was evident.
shallow superficial
2.
appearanceTECH.relating to the outermost layerTECH.
  • The surface level damage was minimal.
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Expressions with surface

on the surfaceadv.
at the outermost layer or level
The paint looks fine on the surface but is peeling underneath.
below the surfaceadv.
in a position under the top layer
The fish swam below the surface.
bring to the surfacev.
cause something to rise to the top
The diver brought the treasure to the surface.
bubble to the surfacev.
rise to the top of a liquid
The air bubbles to the surface of the water.
under the surfaceadv.
existing beneath the top layer or exterior
The water was calm, but under the surface, currents were strong.
beneath the surfaceadv.
under the top layer
The treasure was buried beneath the surface of the sand.

Expressions with level

level outv.
make something even or stable
She leveled out the uneven table.
level bestn.
the utmost effort one can make
She did her level best to finish the project.
level downv.
reduce to a lower level or status
The manager decided to level down the team's responsibilities.
level offv.
stop increasing or decreasing and become stable
The plane will level off at 30,000 feet.
do one's level bestv.
make the greatest possible effort
She will do her level best to finish the project on time.
keep a level headv.
stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations
She can keep a level head during emergencies.
level playing fieldn.
situation where everyone has the same chance to succeed
We want a level playing field for all businesses.
level the scorev.
make the scores equal in a game or match
The team scored to level the score in the final minute.
level to the groundv.
destroy completely until flat with the ground
The old building was leveled to the ground.
level upv.
improve to match a higher standard
She decided to level up her skills for the job.

Terms related to surface level

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cursorydepthexternalouterperipheralskin-deepsurfacetrivialexterioroutermostshallowsuperficial

Terms with surface level included in their meaning

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flatv.
flatten
level a surface so it has no bumps
above the wateradv.
geography
at a level higher than the water surface
even outv.
construction
make a surface smooth or level
rakev.
landscaping
smooth or level a surface with a rake
lie flatv.
posture
rest with the whole body level on a surface
bumpn.
geometry
protuberance on a level surface
evenv.
flattening
make a surface flat and level
flushadj.
alignment
level or even with another surface

Examples of surface level in a sentence

  • The analysis was too surface level to be useful.
  • The surface level scratches were easily fixed.
  • Surface level observations can be misleading.

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  1. French:superficiel, de surface, ...
  2. German:oberflächlich, ...
  3. Italian:superficiale, ...
  4. Spanish:superficial, a nivel de superficie, ...
  5. Portuguese:superficial, ...
  6. Chinese:肤浅的, 表层, ...
  7. Japanese:表面的な, 表層の, ...
  8. Arabic:سَطْحِيّ, خارِجِيّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁטְחִי, עַל פְּנֵי הַשֶּׁטַח, ...
  10. Russian:поверхностный, относящийся к внешнему слою, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поверхневий, поверхневий шар, ...
  12. Hindi:सतही, सतह स्तर का, ...
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